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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 880.05, 1,319.01 and 490.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 880.05, 1,319.01 and 490.03 is: 734.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    880.05 : 1,319.01 = 490.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    880.05/1,319.01 = 490.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    880.05x = 1,319.01 × 490.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    880.05x = 646,354.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 646,354.47/880.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 734.45

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